SAT II

What is SAT Subject Tests?

SAT is a standardized test used for admissions for undergraduate program majorly in the United States. SAT stands for – Scholastic Assessment Test. SAT subject Tests are content based exams on specific subject.

Some colleges may require the SAT subject based score or once can also take the exam for enhancing their admission application

SAT Subject Tests – Format & Timing

Students are required to select among 20 subjects like Social Science, World History, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics etc. The five general categories of subjects are Mathematics, Science, English, History & Languages.

These tests are an hour long – content based tests in specific subjects.

One Hour Long Test on Specific Subject

STEP 1 –Choosing your SUBJECT TEST

The SAT Subject Tests should be based on your interests and academic strength. The tests are a great way to show colleges your interest in specific majors or programs of study.

STEP 2 – College Requirements & Recommendations:

If you have already shortlisted you Universities and are keen to pursue courses in them, then it is advisable to check the requirements of specific subject test to take up your program.

STEP 3 – Academic Experience

Keep a check on the recommended course work for the subjects you are applying for. Keep practicing!

The difficulty level of the questions will be based on the level chosen

ü Numbers & Operations

ü Algebra & Functions

ü Geometry

ü Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

Mathematics Level 2

Science

Biology

(Ecology / Molecular)

80 Multiple Choice Questions

ü Cell & Molecular Biology

ü Ecology

ü Genetics

ü Organismal Biology

ü Evolution and Diversity

Chemistry

85 Multiple Choice Questions

ü Structure of Matter

ü States of Matter

ü Reaction Types

ü Stoichiometry

ü Equilibrium and Reaction Rates

Physics

85 Multiple Choice Questions

ü Mechanics

ü Electricity and Magnetism

ü Waves and Optics

ü Heat and Thermodynamics

ü Modern Physics

English

Literature

60 Multiple Choice Questions

ü English Literature

ü American Literature

ü Chronology

ü Poetry & Prose

History

U.S History

90 Multiple Choice Questions

Topics covered from Pre Columbian History to Present

ü Political History

ü Economical History

ü Social History

ü Intellectual & Cultural History

ü Foreign Policy

World History

90 to 95 Multiple Choice Questions

Pre History, Civilizations to Post 1900. C.E

Global Comparative

ü Europe / Africa/ Asia/ America

Languages

Only Language

70 to 85 Multiple Choice Questions

Skills Tested – Vocabulary, Structure & Reading Comprehension

ü French

ü German

ü Modern Hebrew

ü Italian

ü Latin

ü Spanish

Language With Listening

20 Minutes Listening + 40 Minutes Reading

ü Chinese

ü French

ü German

ü Japanese

ü Korean

ü Spanish

SAT Subject Test - Location & Dates

One can register for the SAT Subject Test six times during the year. However students must check if the subjects are available on these dates.

January – October

May – November

June – December

Deadlines mentioned expire at 11.59 PM Eastern Time, Unites States

Ahmedabad International School, Ahmedabad

Anjuman Isalm HS, Mumbai

Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Chennai

Assembly Of God Church School, Kolkata

Bangalore International School, Bangalore

Billabong High International School, Bhopal

Bishop Cotton Boys, Bangalore

Bombay Teacher’s Training College, Mumbai

Canadian International School, Bangalore

City Montessori Intercollege, Lucknow

Delhi Public School, Ahmedabad

Delhi Public School, Hyderabad

Ebenezer International School, Bangalore

G D Goenka World School, Haryana

Good Shepherd International School, Ootacamund

Kodaikanal International School, Kodaikanal

LA Martiniere for Boys School, Kolkata

Learning Paths School, Mohali

Mahindra United World Col of India, Pune

Mother’s Public School, Bhubaneshwar

Navrachana International School, Vadodara

Oakridge International School, Vishakapatnam

Pathways World School, Gurgaon

Sacred Heart College, Cochin

Sai International School, Bhubaneshwar

Sangam School of Excellence, Bhilwara

Sanskritithe Gurukul, Guwahati

South City International School, Kolkata

Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar

Sreenidhi International School, Telangana

St Michael’s Senior Secondary School, New Delhi

Step by Step International School, Jaipur

Swati Jain College, Indore

The Cathedral + John Connon, Mumbai

The Doon School, Dehradun

The Galaxy School, Rajkot

The International School, Bangalore

United States – India Educational Foundation, American Center – Kolkata

Uniti Foundation, Hyderabad

University of Pune, Pune

USIEF, New Delhi

Woodstock School, Mussoorie

SAT Subject Tests - Scoring & Results

The Score range for Subject Tests in SAT is 200 – 800. Language Tests with Listening also report subscores, on a scale of 20 to 80. Your scores tell college admissions staff how you did compared with other students who took the test.

The test takers have the ability to choose whether or not to send scores to the Universities ‘Score Choice option’.

One can cancel their SAT Subject Scores incase they are not satisfied with the performance during the test, Certain guidelines to be taken into consideration before you cancel your scores.

At the Test Center

Ask the Supervisor for the Cancel Test Scores form – Fill & Sign the form, then return it back to the Supervisor

Incase you face equipment failure which has effected your performance, fill the Cancel test Scores form checking – equipment failure and submit it

Ensure the form is submitted to the Supervisor before you leave the Center.

After Leaving the Test Center

If you decide to cancel your scores after you leave the test center, the request should be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the following Wednesday after test day. The cancellation request cannot be via phone or email as the signature is required for authorization.

Download the SAT Request to Cancel Test Scores Form – Fill and Send it either by FAX or Overnight Mail Service

IF for any reason, the test taker cannot take the SAT Exam on the original date, rescheduling is a better option, rather than paying the registration fee all over again. Pointers for Rescheduling SAT Exam

Incase the test takers is absent on the test date, one can change the test date, rather than re-registering got the Exam by paying USD 28

If you have made a mistake while filling out your information, Name, Date of Birth, Sex, you are required to update the changes within no less than five days of the date

One can change the Test subject on the day of the Test. The Center has booklets for all the Subjects that will be conducted, you can pick another subject if you wish too

One cannot change from Language Test to Language with Listening Test.

Make-up Testing

If for any reason, your test centre is not functional on the test day, a make-up test may scheduled at your center – will be notified by SAT – Subject program. Conditions for Make – Up Tests

Only applicable for registered students. Not valid for Retest

One must bring the updated test ticket with all the required details

Make-up test will only be carried at the original authorized test center

You must take the entire test at a makeup administration.

Sunday testing is available for religious reasons only. You may not test on Sunday if you missed the test on Saturday.

The availability of makeup testing and the conditions under which test-takers are entitled to take a makeup test are at the sole discretion of the College Board.

The test taker can retake the SAT Exam as many times as they wish to on the available dates. It is definitely not a wise idea as some Universities demand all the scores from each attempt even if they would consider the best score – Not advisable as it allows them to form a opinion about your application.

We advise our students to be well prepared and book the test in advance.

SAT Subject Test Coaching & Quick Tips on SAT from ILW

Quick facts on coaching:

Small student batches

Flexible timings you can select during the week, in the weekends, in the evenings

Coaching can run from two weeks to 1 month (generally twice or thrice a week)

Additional hours are provided for students who cannot cope with the learning